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Tromaville's toxic superhero tangles with corporate evil and culture clash in this outrageous sequel.

THE TOXIC AVENGER PART II

1989 · 1h 36m · R · Action / Comedy / Horror · IMDB TMDB

The Toxic Avenger is tricked into traveling to Tokyo to search for his estranged father, leaving Tromaville open to complete domination by an evil corporation.

Quick Answer

What is The Toxic Avenger Part II about?

The Toxic Avenger Part II is a 1989 American action-comedy-horror film directed by Lloyd Kaufman and Michael Herz about a mutant superhero defending Tromaville from an evil chemical corporation while searching for his estranged father in Japan.

Programmer's Pick

Troma’s mutant mascot is back, this time mixing radioactive justice with fish-out-of-water antics and corporate baddies. Expect over-the-top gore, slapstick, and a parade of oddball characters—plus, who else fights evil while windsurfing to Tokyo?

— SassyFlix Programmer

Overview

Melvin Junko, now the Toxic Avenger, has turned Tromaville into a haven free of crime, but life as a peacekeeping mutant comes with its own existential crisis. With evil vanquished and boredom setting in, Melvin finds solace working at the local Center for the Blind, thanks to his devoted girlfriend Claire. Trouble drives up in the form of Apocalypse Inc., a nefarious chemical company eyeing Tromaville for hostile takeover. The villains, aware of Toxie’s reputation, set their sights on eliminating him to clear the path for their toxic plans. The setup promises a bizarre blend of superhero spoof, slapstick mayhem, and cult-classic absurdity, with corporate villains, mutant heroics, and a whiff of international misadventure.

Details & Specs

Directors
Lloyd Kaufman, Michael Herz
Writers
Lloyd Kaufman, Gay Partington Terry
Release
1989
Runtime
1h 36m
Country
United States of America
Language
Russian, English, Japanese
Also Known As
The Toxic Avenger 2, The Toxic Avenger 2 - UC, Akuma no dokudoku monster: Tôkyô e yuku, El vengador tóxico 2, O Vingador Tóxico II

Why This Matters

This sequel in Troma's cult franchise marks the film debut of actor and martial artist Michael Jai White and musician Phoebe Legere, and features a cameo by Go Nagai, creator of Devilman and Cutie Honey.
— SassyFlix Curator

Cast & Crew

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Directors: Lloyd Kaufman +1 more Writers: Lloyd Kaufman +1 more

Why Cult

Mutant Superhero Mayhem

The Toxic Avenger delivers slapstick violence and gory justice as only Troma’s cult antihero can.

Corporate Villainy

Apocalypse Inc. brings big business evil to Tromaville, upping the stakes with outrageous schemes.

Tokyo Culture Clash

Toxie’s quest for his father sends him to Japan, spawning bizarre encounters and international chaos.

Troma-Style Gore & Comedy

Expect absurd comedy, blood splatter, and topless surprises in this anything-goes sequel.

Scene Gallery

Threat File

Trigger

Apocalypse Inc. targets Tromaville for takeover

Threat

Evil chemical corporation

Effect

Attempts to eliminate the Toxic Avenger and dominate Tromaville

Setting

Tromaville, New Jersey

Questions from the Vault

Who directed The Toxic Avenger Part II? +

The Toxic Avenger Part II was directed by Lloyd Kaufman and Michael Herz.

How long is The Toxic Avenger Part II? +

The Toxic Avenger Part II has a runtime of 96 minutes.

What genre is The Toxic Avenger Part II? +

The Toxic Avenger Part II is an action, comedy, and horror film.

Where can I watch The Toxic Avenger Part II? +

You can watch The Toxic Avenger Part II on SassyFlix.

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